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Status Under review
Workspace z/OS
Categories DFSMS VSAM
Created by Guest
Created on Mar 30, 2026

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Add REFVVDS(volser) parm to DEF CLUSTER with RECATALOG

We have ZFS datasets in the SYSRES (&SYSR2, in our case).
We're upgrading z/OS and we need to catalog new ZFSs indirectly using &SYSR2 - we're not using SSA.
When we try to use a DEF CLUSTER with RECATALOG the job fails as the VVDS in the current-&SYSR2 doesn't have the info about these new ZFS.
Only the VVDS in the new-&SYSR2 has the info about the new ZFSs.

To circumvent this, we need to define a mock CLUSTER/ZFS in the current-&SYSR2, then use the DEF CLUSTER with RECATALOG with VOL(&SYSR2), then delete the mock CLUSTER/ZFS from the current-&SYSR2.
This process works, but gives a RC=8 with IDC3009I RC=50/88, as the ZFS is now cataloged in a new catalog as well.

So, my idea is to create a parameter "REFVVDS(volser)" in the RECATALOG to specify which VVDS to refer to when defining this ZFS catalog entry.

Idea priority Low
  • Guest
    Apr 8, 2026

    You have my vote too!

    Reply
  • Guest
    Mar 30, 2026

    You have my vote!

    Reply
  • Guest
    Mar 30, 2026

    Good idea. Ibm should at least try to make it easier. 

    Reply

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